Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Spot Metering Technique with HDR Photography – PictureCorrect: "One of the most accurate and powerful ways to take meter readings of light through the lens to determine the dynamic range of a scene is spot metering. It can help you produce a correct exposure every single time you press the shutter release button."

Monday, December 28, 2015

How to Process a Landscape Photo in 5 Minutes Using Photoshop: "In this ultra fast video tutorial photographer Joshua Cripps walks your through how to process a landscape photo using Photoshop in under five minutes. He talks really fast and works quickly so if you miss anything just watch the video again (he even says that at the end) or pause it so you can follow along."

Wednesday, December 23, 2015

What to shoot now, by wildlife pro Tom Mason – January | Photo Answers: "Once the festivities of Christmas are over, January provides a much needed break from all the hustle, bustle and stress, making it the perfect time to focus on some wildlife photography. This month, we’re planning for snow or heading out in search of one of the UK’s most charismatic raptors, the red kite"

Taking Perfect Pictures of Plants - Digital Photo Secrets: "If your last photo shoot was at a zoo or a kid’s birthday party, you might be tired of moving subjects. Don’t worry, every photographer eventually wearies of shooting subjects who turn their butts towards you at the last second (zoos) or who have cake all over their faces (birthday parties). It’s time to relax and schedule a photo shoot with that most immobile and cooperative of subjects: Plants."

Your Camera's Settings: P mode - Digital Photo Secrets: "Do you own a digital SLR and wonder what its “P” mode does? If you’ve been using automatic settings your entire life, and you aren’t quite ready to learn everything you need to know about manual photography, this mode will come in handy. Your camera’s “P” mode has a lot to teach you. In this article, we’ll show you why."

How to Photograph Windows and Doors - Digital Photo Secrets: "You already know that light is the most important element in every single photograph you take. Sometimes you’re lucky enough to find great light, and your photos practically take themselves. At other times you are stuck with some really challenging light, and you’ve got to employ some strategies to make the best out of the situation."

Tuesday, December 15, 2015

13 Tips for Doing Action Photography in Bad Light | Photography Tips & News: "Sometimes I feel cursed. Like any parent I want to take pictures of my kids doing their activities. However, I have a daughter who is a gymnast. For a photographer, that is a toxic combination of very fast action with generally poor light. But then it gets worse. My other daughter is very involved with her school’s theatre program. That means I’m trying to take pictures of her acting, singing, and dancing in the worst light imaginable."

Monday, December 14, 2015

Tips and Tricks for Sunset Photography – PictureCorrect: "In Malaysia, the best day for photographing a sunset or sunrise is a day when it is unbearably hot. This is because the sky is so clear that it is almost cloudless, therefore the sun’s heat rays are at their maximum intensity. So the next time you feel that the temperature is shooting up, pack your tripod and head for your favorite photography location!"

Sunday, December 13, 2015

The 7 best iPhone photography apps of all time: "From the 2-megapixel camera that shipped with the very first iPhone to the stunning 12-megapixel shooter on the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus, it's difficult to imagine a feature being more influential than the iPhone's camera. Perhaps more than any other aspect of the iPhone, its camera has influenced some of the most popular and widely loved apps we have today."

Shoot Still-Life Images Like a Dutch Master - Digital Photo Secrets: "Artists have been creating still life images since the Renaissance, and they never really seem to go out of style. In the 1600s, Dutch and Flemish artists kind of went a little nuts with still life paintings, creating timeless images of flowers, tables clad with drooping table cloths and pitchers of cold water, and musical instruments awaiting their musicians"

The 6 best DSLR cameras for beginners (2015): "DSLRs aren't just the preserve of professional photographers and hobbyists who geek out over megapixels and ISO ratings, as they can also offer a great option for users who have outgrown their smartphone or compact camera. Here we look at some of the best DSLRs for beginners looking to up their photographic game."

Monday, December 7, 2015

How to Overpower the Sun With Flash – PictureCorrect: "Cameras don’t have great dynamic range—they can’t keep everything perfectly exposed, even if it looks that way to us in-person. Either the subject is lit perfectly and the sun is whited out, or the sky is properly exposed and the subject is in silhouette."

Outdoor Flash Photography Tips with Children & Pets – PictureCorrect: "As we all know, photographing children can be very challenging. It is tough enough just to keep them in sharp focus. Who in their right mind would complicate the task even further by adding pets and flash lighting to the mix? You should! Adding the right amount of flash at the correct angle can turn an ordinary snapshot into a work of art."

Sunday, December 6, 2015

Keeping Your Camera Functioning in Arctic and Sub-Zero Temperatures – PictureCorrect: "Most SLRs cope remarkably well with freezing temperatures. I’ve had no problem using Canon EOS SLR cameras below zero for weeks on end, often down to -20°C and in extreme down to -30°C. This article is for those trying to keep such a camera going under expedition conditions, such as an icecap crossing or mountaineering expedition in the arctic (i.e., no power sockets, adverse weather, sleeping in tents on the ice)."

Friday, December 4, 2015

iPhone Photography Tips - Family Travel Magazine: "Most of us are using our iPhones to take most, if not all, of our travel photos, because the camera app is convenient, easy to use, and it takes pretty good pictures. There are definitely some people who have an amazing ability to take fantastic iPhone pictures, and there are a few things you can do to make your iPhone pictures even better."

Sunday, November 29, 2015

6 Creative Ways To Capture Incredible Abstract iPhone Photos: "bstract photography is a fascinating genre that allows you to present ordinary subjects in a unique and imaginative way. Abstracts allow you to get really creative with your photos, producing stimulating images that grab and hold the viewer’s attention. So what’s the key to creating amazing abstract images? In this tutorial you’ll discover six easy ways to create stunning abstract photos with your iPhone"

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Street Photography Tips and Techniques for Beginners: "treet Photography Tips: The field of street photography has undergone various changes since its evolution and the techniques have evolved much. Earlier, photographers had to keep themselves locked in a studio most of the time. But with the recent invention of 35 mm miniature film and small cameras, they have attained the liberty to photograph the world at large."

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Photography Tip of the Day: Use a Circular Polarizing Filter » ItsJustLight.com: "Polarizing filters are one of the most useful pieces of gear a photographer can own! Depending upon the lighting, a circular polarizing filter may be able to increase the color saturation and contrast in your photos. You’ll find this especially useful for capturing deep blue skies and making puffy white clouds stand out. To use a polarizing filter, you’ll need to rotate it slowly on your lens until you see the desired effect through the viewfinder or on your LCD screen."

Sunday, November 22, 2015

15 Easy Tips for Better Sunset Photos - Ld: "Sunsets (or sunrises) are always something I try to stop and enjoy. There is no other time during the day that the sky turns those beautiful colors; pinks, reds, golden yellow, orange, etc. Photographing sunsets is a popular thing, but even I'll admit that your camera doesn't fully capture the beauty you're seeing. That being said, the tips I'm presenting in this post can help you come close. "

7 Simple DIY Photography Tips and Tricks Using Only Household Items: "The team over at COOPH today shared an insightful video that describes 7 DIY photography tips that use nothing more than items you have lying around the house. From can koozies to tights, a number of unusual household products make a cameo and help you add a unique, homemade element to your photo game."

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Fire Photography Tips for Your Hottest Photos Yet: "Don’t get burned!
This should go without saying, but don’t forget that fire is dangerous. Don’t ever put yourself or others at risk in order to get a shot. The safest way to shoot fire, particularly on a larger scale, is to attend organized events such as fireworks displays, bonfires or fire twirling events, to name a few."

Thursday, November 19, 2015

Top 10 Tips To Improve Camera Battery Life: "It is difficult to provide an exact life expectancy of a camera battery. The life of a battery is estimated in terms of recharge cycles. Camera Battery life is affected by different variables such as the amount of use, the environment in which the battery is being used, and the type of Camera with which the battery is being used. The camera battery capacity decreases over time and through its repeated use. If decreased usage time between charges becomes significant then you should replace the battery with a new one."

Digital Photography Tips – Landscape Pictures | iwantoread: "Not necessarily because I want to sell them, but just because I want to take better pictures when I go on vacation or when I go to parties or just when I’m going around town. I’ve done a lot of searching and have found some tips that I thought you may find handy, so I figured I’d share with you in this article."

Photography Tips from Bloggers - You Baby Me Mummy: "One of the greatest gifts to come from blogging for me has been a passion for photography. I am always looking for ways to improve my skill and create pictures which evoke feelings in others. Pictures that will ensure we will always remember even the most ordinary moments in our lives fondly. I am a fan of the photography skills of so many of my fellow bloggers and so I thought I would ask my wonderful blogging friends, whom I admire so much, to share their top photography tips. Hopefully, we can all learn a thing or two."

Saturday, November 14, 2015

How to buy a digital camera and get the best bang for your buck: "To save your family memories, everyone needs to have a quality digital camera. There are so many choices on the market now it is very hard to choose the best digital camera for you. You need to narrow down the search by deciding what options are most important to you."

Friday, November 13, 2015

NYIP Photo Articles :How to Choose the Right Color Space: "If the colors of your printed images appear dull or just plain inaccurate, you may have used the wrong color space. Check your camera menu right now. Does it say Adobe RGB? If so, you have just found the cause of the problem. Simply change it to sRGB in your camera menu and don't look back. The reason is simple; it gives the most consistent results. Not only does it work well for printing, but also for images shared on the web. Now there will be some experts who proclaim Adobe RGB to be superior as it technically captures more colors. While this is true in theory, it does not translate well in practice as most printers and devices are set to sRGB. If you're not sure, ask the lab what color space they recommend."

Getting Sharper Images - an Understanding of Focus Modes: "In focus images have been one of the most fundamental rules of photography right from the dawn of the craft. In the early 1900s it was a craft in its own right, but in the 1960s Leica introduced a rudimentary autofocus system that changed everything. Since then, autofocus has developed dramatically and it’s no longer a feature on cameras, it’s a given."

Your house is boring. Your backyard is boring. Your kids are playing video games so, you know, right now they’re pretty boring too. You’re tired of the same old, same old, and you need some inspiration."

Monday, November 9, 2015

6 Safe & Easy Newborn Photography Tips | Photography Statistics: "Newborn photography can always be a little bit intimidating regardless if you’re trying it for the first time or it’s one of your specialties. Simply just handling newborns can prove itself to be more than enough to worry about during a newborn session, let alone thinking about setting up and shooting your images. So, we’ve put together six newborn photography tips as a way to help you make this process as smooth as possible."

Photography Tips 101 | Inside a Mind: "Not that I can consider myself much of an expert. Just the other day I was out with my camera and a couple with a fellow Nikon asked me to take their photo. Obviously assuming I would take a decent photo. Nope, it was too shadowy and I wanted to explain that I am still a novice. Always experimenting, always learning."

Creating Ghostly Images for Halloween: "While we may never actually see, let alone photograph a real ghost, we can create the illusion of a ghost image with our cameras. There is no exact science to capturing these images, and it sometimes takes some trial and error to create the effect you are looking to achieve. Still, there are several ways this can be accomplished, so let’s take a look at three of them:"

Macro Photography Without a DSLR - Digital Photo Secrets: "If you love those wonderful, close-up photos of flower stamens, insects and lizard skin, but you don’t own a DSLR, you may be under the mistaken impression that you’ll only ever be able to enjoy other people’s macro photos… you’ll never be able to shoot any of your own."

Wednesday, October 28, 2015

6 Ways to Use Live View to Get Sharper Images: "The LED monitor on the back of a camera is most often used to review captured images. But here’s a tip: Live View can also be a useful tool, helping you to focus your camera before taking the shot. In fact, Live View may be the most accurate means of focusing a camera. Let’s take a look at six ways you might use Live View to focus."

Sunday, October 25, 2015

Five Techniques for Creating Impressionist or Abstract Photography: "Whether you are new to photography, or have been photographing for a while, I’m sure you’ve gone through times when the ideas weren’t flowing, and inspiration was nowhere to be found. This happens to all of us. So how do you find ways to stay inspired and get the creative juices flowing again?"

Shadows and Highlights: The Mark of Excellence – PictureCorrect: "Back in the days of black and white photography, I worked in a darkroom as a lab assistant, and sometimes students would make the mistake of asking me what I thought. If they wanted to learn this was not a mistake, but if they just wanted me say how great their work was, that was when it became a mistake. Sometimes I would advise them to crop tighter or change their center of balance, but by far the most common problem they had was with shadows and highlights."

Light Painting 101 | explora: "ople gravitate to photography for a wide range of reasons—for some it’s primarily a vehicle for artistic expression, while others are drawn to photography as a science and are engrossed by its technical aspects. "

Tips & Techniques : All About Gadget: "No instant film camera? No problem – hook up your X100T with the SP1
Posted on September 14, 2014 |
You love the look, feel and function of the Fuji X100T…but you’re sorely tempted by the fun nature of those instant film cameras. There’s no need to feel torn about it now, because it’s easy to get your images printed in minutes straight from your X100T."

Five Tips for Styling Instagram Photos - Rachel Allene Photography & Lettering: "We all love to scroll through our Instagram feeds and double tap the images of cute puppies, colorful macaroons, gorgeous floral arrangements, latte art, and candid photos of our friends. We enjoy sneak peeks into the lives of others, whether it be our best friend or favorite celebrity. As a creative entrepreneur, Instagram is a large part of my business and allows me to connect with an audience from all over the world. I hope that my Instagram feed provides encouragement, honesty, and beauty into the lives of my followers and friends. I thought it would be a fun and useful resource to offer Five Tips for Styling Instagram Photos. Let’s dive right in!"